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There are two different sub-areas within the programme, Aurora and Sápmi. You must choose in which sub-area the project will be run. All priorities and all specific objectives are valid for both sub-areas. The difference between the sub-areas is best described by the assessment procedure because there are a few extra selection criteria for Sápmi projects. All Sápmi projects must be needs-based and have a goal of strengthening the Sami community. This means that it does not necessarily have to be Sami applicants, but there must be a Sami anchoring/need that has resulted in an application.
Below you can find a list of the regions covered by the Programme. Some of the regions are covered by both sub-areas while some are only covered by either Aurora or Sápmi.
Programme partner country | Eligible regions |
Finland | Lappi |
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | |
| Keski-Pohjanmaa |
| Österbotten-Pohjanmaa Only sub-area AURORA |
| Etelä-Pohjanmaa Only sub-area AURORA |
| Kainuu Only sub-area AURORA |
| Pohjois-Karjala Only sub-area AURORA |
Sweden | Norrbotten |
Västerbotten | |
| Västernorrland |
| Jämtland Only sub-area Sápmi |
| Dalarna (Idre samebys område) Only sub-area Sápmi |
Norway | Troms fylke |
Finnmark fylke | |
Nordland fylke | |
Trøndelag fylke Only sub-area Sápmi | |
Innlandet fylke (Elgå Reinbeitesdistrikt) Only sub-area Sápmi |
Interreg Aurora is a brand new programme in the European Interreg community for cross-border cooperation 2021-2027.
The programme offers great opportunities and enables new and exciting cross-border cooperation in the northernmost part of Europe and Sápmi.
Interreg Aurora Managing Authority
County Administrative Board of Norrbotten
Stationsgatan 5
971 86 Luleå
SWEDEN
Phone: +46 (0)10-225 50 00
E-mail: interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se